Freemasonry - The Lodge and its Furniture

"The Lodge and Its Furniture" by William Harvey, explores the symbolic significance of various elements within a Freemasonic lodge. Harvey details the traditional descriptions and interpretations of the lodge's form, furnishings like the altar and the Volume of the Sacred Law, and decorative aspects such as the floor and ceiling. He examines the historical context and differing viewpoints surrounding these symbols and their placement. The text considers the lodge as a representation of the universe and Solomon's Temple, highlighting the blend of these concepts in Masonic practice. Ultimately, Harvey aims to illuminate the deeper meanings embedded in the lodge's physical components for Freemasons.